Manufacturing Operator Nights + $5k Sign on Bonus - Rochester, MN

Requisition ID 64686

Position Type (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Where You'll Work

Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division, specializing in fermented ingredients for the bio-science industry. We’re proud of our clean-label, natural products and our commitment to freshness and quality.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $23.00 per hour. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 8/26

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

What's In It For You

Looking for a stable, full-time manufacturing role on nights with strong pay, bonus, and real growth opportunities?

• $23.00/hr base pay $2.00/hr shift differential ($25.00/hr effective starting pay)
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Full benefits package from day one
• 401K Match Up To 6%
• Night shift 445 PM – 515 AMRotating shift schedule (2-2-3)
  
  

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Operator, you’ll

• Operate and monitor production equipment across multiple areas (blending, fermentation, packaging)
• Support wet blending, packaging, liquid receiving, fermentation, and other job areas as assigned
• Train production operators in new and existing practices; assist team leaders in onboarding new joiners
• Float between positions and roles throughout your shift (variety in your day)
• Use computer systems (FIX operator interface, Inelex, SAP, Excel) to track production and select recipes, cycles, and chemicals
• Follow established procedures and run setpoints to achieve QC-approved products with optimal yields at lowest costs
• Wash and clean equipment per sanitation manual; follow GMP program and rules
• Operate forklift and aerial lifts; may be certified as a forklift trainer
• Assist other production operators as needed
  
  

What You'll Need To Be Successful

What You'll Need To Be Successful And Safe

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum one year of experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferred
• Experience operating a liquid pasteurizer, HTST, and HDMIs preferred
• Good arithmetic, reading, and writing skills required
• Ability to be fully trained in Fermentation, Wet Blending, Liquid Receiving, and Spray Drying positions within one year
• Ability to work alone and in close cooperation with production personnel
• Capable of working through complex problems alone or with others to provide logical solutions
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand regularly; climb stairs and ladders
• Reach, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, push/pull, and manipulate frequently
• Frequently lift product up to 50 pounds from various positions
• Talking, hearing, vision, reading, and writing required
• Work primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor tasks
• Exposure to humidity, dust, fumes, noise, and chemical agents; hearing protection required
• Floor surfaces may be wet; temperature varies by season and task
• Exposure to confined spaces including tank entry
  
  

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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Posting Type DNI